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Central bank urged to reduce interest rates
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Commerce Minister has urged the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to cut interest rates and maintain the value of the baht, hoping to increase exports and increase GDP.
Federation eyes measures to protect SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Federation of Thai SMEs has called on the government to amend regulations, set strategies and enforce laws governing foreign businesses to ensure fair competition for Thai entrepreneurs.
Inflation inches up 0.35% in August
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/09/2024
» Inflation increased by 0.35% in August, driven by rising prices of fresh vegetables and fruit as a result of production areas damaged by floods.
July sees highest export growth in 28 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/08/2024
» Exports in July expanded by 15.2%, the highest growth rate in 28 months, as inflation eased and the purchasing power of trading partners rose.
Ministry ramping up soft power drive
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry is showcasing prototype Thai SELECT restaurants to promote soft power globally.
Budget director says handout can be in cash
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/08/2024
» The digital wallet funds could be distributed in cash, but the scheme must adhere to the original framework to stimulate the economy, said the Budget Bureau chief.
Agency probes aluminium dumping
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/08/2024
» The Foreign Trade Department is conducting an anti-dumping investigation of imports of aluminium extrusions from China.
Global rice glut set to hit Thai exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/08/2024
» Thai rice exports are likely to be less than 8 million tonnes next year due to myriad risk factors hampering their competitiveness, which include a lack of research and development (R&D) for rice varieties, rising global supply, and the possibility of India lifting its rice export restrictions at year-end.
Department sees golden year for fruit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand has shifted its focus to stimulating domestic consumption and the export of fruit to help farmers capitalise on new markets such as the US, Europe and Canada, according to the Department of Internal Trade.
Exports see decline in June as agricultural trade suffers
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/07/2024
» Exports in June shrank by 0.3%, representing the first contraction in three months, due to the end of the season for fruit products, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, adding that it still expected exports to grow overall this year.